Status:
COMPLETED
Oculomotor and Vestibular Ocular Reflex Exercises in Patients With Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Lead Sponsor:
Riphah International University
Conditions:
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (Disorder)
Eligibility:
All Genders
30-60 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The aim of this research is to assess effects of Oculomotor and VOR exercises on vertigo, dizziness and balance in patients with BPPV. Randomized controlled trial was conducted at Hameed Latif Hospita...
Detailed Description
Randomized controlled trial was conducted at Hameed Latif Hospital, Lahore. The sample size 32 participants which were divided into two groups, 16 participants in traditional physical therapy group an...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients who have vertigo with posterior canal involvement during Dix-Hallpike test with or without accompanying nystagmus (objective or subjective BPPV).
- Ability to walk at least 3 meters by itself with or without assistive device
- Normal vision with or without correction by spectacles or contact lenses
Exclusion
- Patients with other neurologic conditions, orthopedic problems, and uncontrolled metabolic diseases to eliminate confounding factors affecting balance performance
- Unable to understand and answer a simple verbal command.
- Previously underwent oculomotor and vestibular ocular exercises.
- Other vestibular disorders like Meniere disease
- Long-term use of benzodiazepines (more than 20 years).
- Patients who are already performing structured physical activities such as muscle strengthening exercises, Pilates, yoga or high intensity aerobic exercises
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 15 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 15 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
32 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05333198
Start Date
February 15 2021
End Date
December 15 2021
Last Update
April 18 2022
Active Locations (1)
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Binash Afzal
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 54000